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In this powerful episode of the Tea Kada Raja Show, I open up about the harsh realities of colourism and how it's deeply embedded in Hinduism, Tamil culture, and our cinema. I share my personal journey navigating life with dark skin, confronting racism both subtle and direct, and breaking down the historical and cultural roots of shade-based bias
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Thuvarahan Chandran · Society & Culture · Tamil
The Tea Kada Raja Show is a Tamil-English podcast hosted by Thuvarahan Chandran, offering a vibrant blend of humor, cultural commentary, and unfiltered opinions. The show delves into a variety of topics, from film critiques—particularly of Tamil cinema—to discussions on relationships, and societal i
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